Interesting Links #14

JavaScript

30-day Vanilla JS Coding Challenge — I quite like the idea of this. While libraries and frameworks are exceedingly useful, I think it best to learn JavaScript without them at first so that one better understands the “magic” that happens when using various frameworks. Via Hacker News

PhoneGap / Cordova

cordova-ios 4.3.1 released — patch release for [email protected]. This one has full support for launch storyboards. If you need help building a storyboard that works as a launch image, be sure to check out the next link…

Apple

So Apple’s out of the display business and is relying on LG now. And, until the end of the year, Apple has reduced the price of their LG monitors. If you’ve got a Macbook (/Pro) with USB-C/Thunderbolt 3, these should be seriously tempting.

On the other hand, if you’re not picking up a new Macbook (/Pro) and want Retina goodness on your desktop, may I suggest the Dell P2415Q 24″ 4K monitor? I bought mine a couple weeks ago, and I’m seriously in love. Just make sure your Mac can drive 4K @ 60Hz.